Sports reporter with Derry Journal. Proud dad. Irish football and boxing fan. Family first, football a close second 😁 Views are my own.
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Simon Collins retweeted
Derry championship season over as Meath score Find Insurance Celtic Park victory
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Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch offers explanation for playing with no strikers as he confirms several Brandywell departures #derrycityfc #transfernews
Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch confirms departure of Fleetwood Town bound Josh Thomas and Dipo Akinyemi while Henry Rylah returns to Charlton, Alex Bannon to Burton and Ben Doherty prepares for Coleraine switch #derrycityfc
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Tiernan Lynch hopes it all ends in cheers at Celtic Park tonight #derrycityfc
“We have 16 cup finals left in the league - we're well aware of that.” derryjournal.com/sport/footb…
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Simon Collins retweeted
Jun 11
Mark Connolly returns to Derry City as Director of Football. His former manager Ruaidhri Higgins says he 'isn't surprised' the former defender has been offered the role. #derrycityfc trib.al/cXdAuRS
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Simon Collins retweeted
Jun 11
Better late than never - This week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast features interviews with Felix Healy & Liam Coyle, plus myself & @SimonCollins82 discuss the latest news from the Candystripes and the LOI in general: 🎥 youtu.be/K6n69Phrh6s?is=NBw9…
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Jun 10
Sorry folks, but there's a slight delay on this week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast. It will be available later this evening.
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Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch targets Ayr United captain Ben Dempsey as another busy transfer window is expected at Brandywell this summer #derrycityfc #transfer
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Simon Collins retweeted
"The scenes of celebration after the final reflected the passion and pride that hurling inspires throughout Derry."
Derry Co. Chairman pays tribute to historic Oak hurlers
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Simon Collins retweeted
"I watched the guys play today for the last time with a lump in my throat."
Derry City 'Legends' including treble winners Felix Healy, Liam Coyle and Paul Curran hang up their boots after final charity match against Derry City supporters team @derrycityfc
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Simon Collins retweeted
"We know we need to be so, so much better in every aspect of it." - Derry City captain Michael Duffy believes the Brandywell club can turn around their season after midterm reset @derrycityfc #derrycityfc
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Simon Collins retweeted
This week's Talking @derrycityfc podcast sees myself & @SimonCollins82 chat about 'the Sound of Silence' coming out of the club, as the fans continue to get more & more frustrated, at the mid-season break stage: 🎥 youtu.be/W7jJytvQ-JA?si=wEBh…
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 29
Pressure mounts on Tiernan Lynch after another defeat for Derry. Winless in seven and just three points off relegation playoff spot going into midseason break #derrycityfc
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 28
Check out this week's Talking Derry City podcast with @SimonCollins82 and @kevymac77 Features exclusive interviews with Patrick McClean and project manager of the stunning new Brandywell pitch youtube.com/watch?v=1CiAyP4T…
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 16
Brilliant Derry hurlers shock Kerry with superb second half to book Christy Ring Cup final place
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 15
Derry City: Under-pressure Tiernan Lynch vows 'I'll never walk away' - BBC Sport bbc.com/sport/football/artic…
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 15
Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch says outside noise is out of his control: "I can't control the fans. They give you time or they don't give you time. It's a bit like the ownership."
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 13
This week's Talking Derry City episode out now brought to you in association with The Shandon Hotel and Spa. Featuring interviews with Tiernan Lynch and Kevin Doherty as @SimonCollins82 and Micky_Tips look ahead to a 'must-win' game in Waterford
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Kevin McLaughlin has had enough and went to his retreat in Spain bu...
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 12
Derry City skipper Michael Duffy laments 'same old story' and reckons players will be fighting for their places after defeat in Drogheda #derrycityfc
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Simon Collins retweeted
May 10
'Bittersweet' for Tiernan Lynch but Derry City fans unleash online fury amid calls for change of management at Brandywell #derrycityfc #Lynchmob
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Simon Collins retweeted
Derry City seeking new Head of Player Recruitment to oversee transfer policy.
"The successful applicant must have experience as a football player at a high level."
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